KEA JE Recruitment 2026 OUT - Apply Online 218 Junior Engineer & Other Posts
Two official recruitment notifications from Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) cover 218 Group-C Technical vacancies in different Karnataka Government departments, boards, and corporations. The posts are Assistant City Planner (119 Posts), Junior Engineer - Civil (97 Posts), and Draughtsman (02 Posts). These fall under the cadres of Residual Parent Cadre (RPC: 187 Posts) and Kalyana Karnataka (KK: 31 Posts). Eligible candidates with a 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering can use the official KEA portal to submit online application forms between 31 October 2026 and 26 November 2026. The competitive written examination has been tentatively scheduled for 08 January 2027.
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 31 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 31 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 26 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 26 November 2026 |
| Tentative Competitive Exam Date | 08 January 2027 |
| Admit Card Release Date | To be announced |
Application Fee
| General Merit (GM) / OBC (2A, 2B, 3A, 3B) / EWS | Rs. 750/- |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / Category-I Candidates | Rs. 250/- |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | As per KEA rules |
| Payment Mode | Pay the examination fee online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. |
Age Limit (as on 26.11.2026)
| Minimum Age Limit | 18 Years |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age (General Merit - GM) | 40 Years |
| Maximum Age (Cat-2A, 2B, 3A, 3B) | 43 Years |
| Maximum Age (SC / ST / Category-I) | 45 Years |
| Age relaxation is applicable as per Karnataka Government reservation norms. | |
Selection Ptocess
- Competitive Written Examination
- Kannada Language Test: compulsory if applicable
- Verification of Documents & Final Merit List
KEA Technical Vacancy 2026: Total 218 Posts
- Must have passed a 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering or the prescribed equivalent qualification awarded by a recognized institution / State Board of Technical Education.
- RPC has 105 Posts; KK has 14 Posts (Urban & Regional Planning Dept.).
| Passed 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution or university. | |
| Department Breakdown (RPC) | Greater Bengaluru Authority (46), Karnataka Housing Board (15), KRIDL (12), Directorate of Ground Water (5), Karnataka State Minerals Corp (2). |
|---|---|
| Department Breakdown (KK) | Karnataka Housing Board (5), Greater Bengaluru Authority (4), Mines & Geology (4), KRIDL (3), Agricultural Marketing Dept (1). |
- Must have passed the prescribed 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
- Karnataka Kalyagiri Development Board has been given this allocation.
How to Apply Online for KEA JE & Technical Recruitment 2026
- Open cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/, the official recruitment website for Karnataka Examinations Authority.
- On the homepage, open “Recruitment”, then choose “Group-C Technical Posts Recruitment 2026 (RPC & Kalyana Karnataka Cadres)”.
- Download the official notifications for RPC and KK. Read them carefully to check your eligibility for the post, reservation status, and district criteria.
- For your preferred cadre (RPC or Kalyana Karnataka), click the link labelled “Apply Online”.
- Create a new applicant registration with your full name, mobile number, date of birth, and an active email address.
- Use your registered application credentials to log in. Enter your personal information, address, parent details, and category.
- Provide detailed educational marks for SSLC (10th) and the 3-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering.
- Choose department preferences (GBA, KHB, KRIDL, etc.) according to your priority order.
- Upload scans of your signature, recent passport photograph, Diploma marksheet, SSLC certificate, and, if applicable, category/rural/Kannada medium certificates.
- Use online payment modes to pay the application fee: GM/OBC/EWS applicants pay Rs. 750/-, while SC/ST/Cat-I applicants pay Rs. 250/-.
- Check all the data you entered and submit the final application form before 26 November 2026. Print the confirmation page and keep it for your records.
Important Links
Before Applying
Before you submit the online application, check the official notification for complete details on eligibility, education qualification, age limits, fee rules, and other terms.
Frequently asked questions
What are the important dates for KEA JE Recruitment 2026?
Notification Release Date: 31 October 2026; Online Application Start Date: 31 October 2026; Last Date to Apply Online: 26 November 2026; Last Date for Fee Payment: 26 November 2026.
What is the application fee for KEA JE Recruitment 2026?
General Merit (GM) / OBC (2A, 2B, 3A, 3B) / EWS: Rs. 750/-; SC / ST / Category-I Candidates: Rs. 250/-; Persons with Disabilities (PwD): As per KEA rules.
What is the age limit for KEA JE Recruitment 2026?
Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years.
What is the official website for KEA JE Recruitment 2026?
The official website is cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.